Shantadurga
Shantadurga (Devanagari:शांतादुर्गा, Śāntādurgā) is the most popular form of the Hindu goddess Durga revered in Goa, India, as well some parts of Karnataka. She is a form of the ancient Mother goddess known as Santeri. She is worshipped in almost all villages of Goa as an ant hill. This is seen in some temples dedicated to Shantadurga.
| Shantadurga | |
|---|---|
Shantadurga in the Shitaladevi temple complex in Mumbai | |
| Other names | Lalita, Rudrani Narayani, Maheshi Sharvani Bhawani Mrudani Saraswati |
| Devanagari | शांतादुर्गा |
| Sanskrit transliteration | Śāntādurgā |
| Affiliation | Parvati Amba Sati Adishakti Santeri Durga |
| Abode | Keloshi Kavlem Shanta Durga Temple |
| Mantra | Aum Shantadurga Vijayte |
| Mount | Lion |
| Temple | Shree Shantadurga Temple Kavlem |
| Festivals | Vasant Panchami, Margashirsh Shuddha Panchami, Lalita Panchami, Magh Shuddha Panchami, Jatraustav |
| Consort | Shiva |
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